Guelph Symphony Orchestra (GSO) will present New Worlds on Feb. 19 at River Run Centre.
The concert will feature Dvorak’s Ninth Symphony (from the New World).
West Coast Canadian composer Michael Conway Baker’s Harp Concerto is performed by resident harpist Andrew Chan.
The concert starts with Canadian composer Oskar Morawetz’s Carnival Overture, for which the Guelph Youth Symphony Orchestra will join the GSO to make an ensemble of over 80 players. They will be directed by Chris Cigolea, who, as well as being artistic director of the youth group, is also principal trumpet of the GSO.
“In December, GYSO music director Chris Cigolea wowed an audience with his performance of the Haydn Trumpet Concerto,” said GSO artistic director Judith Yan.
The 2011-12 season also launches the GSO’s new under-30 ticket series. Anyone under the age of 30 can purchase a regularly priced ticket for $20 from 6pm Friday until the Sunday concert time of 3pm. Tickets are available online or in person. Proof of age is required at time of collection.
The performance of New World is Feb. 19 at 3pm. Tickets are available at the River Run Centre box office at 519-763-3000 or can be purchased online at riverrun.ca.
